Toyota Highlander Second generation (XU40) (2008 - 2010)

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Second generation (XU40) of Toyota Highlander has been in production since 2008 by 2010.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Second generation (XU40) is longer than the previous generation by 3.8 inches , is wider by 3.3 inches , is higher by 0.2 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 534 lbs.
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Toyota Highlander Second generation (XU40) dimensions and specs
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Second generation (XU40) | |
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Body style | SUV, Crossover |
Engine options | 3MZ-FE, 3.3L V-6, 230 HP, 242 lb/ft |
2GR-FE, 3.5L V-6, 300 HP, 255 lb/ft | |
1AR-FE, 2.7L V-6, 187 HP, 186 lb/ft | |
Length | 188.40 in |
Width | 75.20 in |
Height | 68.1 - 69.3 in |
Wheelbase | 109.80 in |
Curb weight | 3979 - 4321 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 - 7 |
Front hip room | 56.70 in |
Rear hip room | 56.50 in |
Front Headroom | 39.7 - 40.6 in |
Rear Headroom | 40.10 in |
Front shoulder room | 59.70 in |
Rear shoulder room | 59.50 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 19.20 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 17 - 20/23 - 27 |
Payload capacity | 1450 - 1822 lb |
Towing capacity | 2000 - 5000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 6.6 - 9.8 sec |
¼ mile time | 15.1 - 17.5 sec |
Toyota Highlander Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Toyota Highlander Second generation (XU40) production period from 2008 to 2010 drivers have reported 601 complaints. The most common problems are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Model Year | Complaints |
2010 Highlander |
174
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2009 Highlander |
104
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2008 Highlander |
323
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2010 highlander 4wd: system check panel i indicating the rear door is open when it's not. been to dealer 3... |
88
~ 64768 miles |
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. the contact stated while stopped at an intersection another vehicle crashed into... |
67
~ 70697 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on jan.26 2010 i was stopped behind cars at a traffic light. my 2010 toyota highlander started creeping forward/i thought... |
67
~ 34472 miles |
ENGINE while driving on the interstate at 70 mph a deer hit my car. airbags did not deploy damaged front end... |
66
~ 91364 miles |
STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. while driving 25 mph when the steering wheel drifted to the left and... |
58
~ 69010 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER when driving on freeway my visor was brought down and it hung well below its normal position. this obstructs my... |
42
~ 55563 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES as i was driving traffic came to a sudden stop. i applied the brakes hard however was not able to... |
40
~ 109593 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER driver backed out of an end parking space (nose in curb in front and on right). driver felt wheel (right... |
29
~ 74974 miles |
TIRES the right rear tire on a 2010 toyota highlander failed. it went completely flat overnight. i have not found any... |
29
~ 15265 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE 2010 highlander 4wd: system check panel indicating the rear door is open when it's not. sometimes the indicator only chimes... |
27
~ 62119 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. the contact stated that when he turned the headlights on he could not... |
22
~ 78588 miles |
POWER TRAIN we have a brand new toyota highlander (2010) with only 2200 miles on it we have recently noticed that at... |
19
~ 35724 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC on december 2 2009 i took delivery of a new 2010 toyota highlander sport model with a v-6 engine and... |
19
~ 21614 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving my vehicle and it caught fire and completely burned up...it was a total loss. *tr... |
17
~ 34329 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES toyo tires (p245/55r19) were installed on my 08 highlander at the time of purchase. at first oil change was advised... |
13
~ 16791 miles |
VISIBILITY immediately after purchasing our car we noticed that the front windshield was defective. it has waves causing vision distortion and... |
12
~ 73213 miles |
WHEELS i purchased a 2010 toyota highlander from fredericksburg virginia location. the vehicle rode smooth until i had its first serviced... |
11
~ 54317 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. the contact stated when the vehicle was parked he was notified that... |
11
~ 52763 miles |
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i own a 2010 toyota highlander which i purchased 3 months ago. i had the gas pedal "fix" done on... |
11
~ 8266 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my 2009 toyota highlander with keyless start allows the vehicle to shut off when not in park and the vehicle... |
10
~ 10611 miles |
SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. the contact stated that there was a suspension failure on the driver's... |
9
~ 31169 miles |
SEAT BELTS accident occurred in southbound lane of i-95 at the dillon sc exit on 6/14/14. northbound trailer lost a tire/rim due... |
7
~ 51333 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE on pennsylvania tpke toyota highlander 2010 model bought a month ago just stopped in the middle of the road after... |
7
~ 8465 miles |
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to... |
6
~ 58167 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have a 2010 toyota highlander 4 cylinder that has an engine which is accelerating and surging despite that it... |
6
~ 23644 miles |
EQUIPMENT gas pedal of 2010 toyota highlander got stuck on the weathertech driver's side floor liner while passing another vehicle. luckily... |
6
~ 20797 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i was backing out of a parking space at a taco bell when i noticed a car coming so i... |
4
~ 106225 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY visor on driver's side dropped down and will not stay up. it is an absolute hazard. *tr... |
4
~ 27877 miles |
STRUCTURE the flares that are attached to the fenders keep coming off while driving. they have come off four times now... |
4
~ 22239 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2010 toyota highlander limited hybrid--braking problems. when the brakes are first applied they are soft and mushy. if you slam... |
4
~ 20129 miles |
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY we have contacted toyota about our 2010 highlander & its defective windshield which based on conversations we've had with repair... |
4
~ 1215 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES left driver's door actuator works sometimes when pressing remote control to unlock door. left rear door works sometimes when pressing |
3
~ 74667 miles |
CHILD SEAT sunshine kids radian xtsl latch loosens itself. two times i've gone to put my 2 year old into her seat... |
3
~ 19000 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2010 toyota highlander. s10 appropriate handling- letter from regarding toyota problems *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was delivered to... |
3
~ 2667 miles |
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE the tailgate motor unexpectedly malfunctioned and closed the door in an unbalanced way causing the breaking of the tailgate hinges... |
2
~ 96075 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY i was driving on m hwy into sedalia mo on saturday afternoon 4/5/14 when i heard a loud pop like... |
2
~ 28113 miles |
INVERTER > HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander hybrid. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle... |
2
~ 62000 miles |
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT sunshine kids radian xtsl latch loosens itself. two times i've gone to put my 2 year old into her seat... |
2
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POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY several times since we purchased the vehicle the front driver's window will come off track and not allow to roll... |
2
~ 39948 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the lift gate failed to open or close... |
2
~ 33500 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY on 6/9/2010 asked dealer to ck. vehicle b/c air vents were throwing out white substance. dealer said the cabin filter... |
2
~ 78090 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed four times. the... |
2
~ 32812 miles |
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. while driving at speeds of 5 mph in snowy weather the vehicle began... |
2
~ 10500 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS passenger side front air bag warning light indicates air bag not functional. occurs at random times will stay that way... |
2
~ 20000 miles |
AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE > AIR BAGS 2008 toyota highlander. consumer writes in regard to defective srs airbag system. *ld *tr... |
1
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DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. while the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds the air... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
LINES AND FITTINGS > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER my 2008 toyota highlander sport oil cooler line just gave out. during my research i found this has been a... |
1
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ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING about eighty miles/two days prior to the failure an intermittent whine/humming noise was heard in the vicinity of the driver... |
1
~ 72000 miles |
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS 2008 toyota highlander. attorney representing consumer writes in regards to seat belt malfunction and requests an investigation and reimbursement. *smd... |
1
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ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. while the vehicle was parked the contact stated he was attempting to reposition... |
1
~ 60000 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES events leading up to failure: i first noticed that my low tire pressure warning light was on when i started... |
1
~ 27957 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 toyota highlander. consumer states squeaky noise when vehicle tires go over any bumps as well as when the vehicle... |
1
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DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2010 highlander 4wd: system check panel i indicating the rear door is open when it's not. been to dealer 3... |
1
~ 6000 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION brought vehicle to dealer vehicle was purchased from for a oil change and tire rotation. immediately after the vehicle service... |
1
~ 5400 miles |
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota highlander. the contact depressed the tailgate locking mechanism and while exiting a parking... |
1
~ 11000 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES turning right from city highway to city street at about 15 mph and rr tire had sidewall blowout. had to... |
1
~ 14900 miles |
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS when the vehicle was purchased the airbag light came on intermittently. the sales person said this was normal when someone... |
1
~ 35859 miles |
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING condensation occurs inside the tail lights assembly when car washing during cold weather. condensation is also developed inside the tail |
1
~ 8500 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM on december 2 2009 i took delivery of a new 2010 toyota highlander sport model with a v-6 engine and... |
1
~ 1275 miles |
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN sudden acceleration of new highlander 2008 model. i had reported for the first time i feb 19 2009 when i... |
1
~ 3792 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN sudden acceleration of new highlander 2008 model. i had reported for the first time i feb 19 2009 when i... |
1
~ 3792 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. the contact stated that when he turned the headlights on he could not... |
1
~ 60 miles |
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. the contact stated that when he turned the headlights on he could not... |
1
~ 60 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. the contact stated that when he turned the headlights on he could not... |
1
~ 60 miles |
FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the suspension was loose and the braking system... |
1
~ 400 miles |
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the suspension was loose and the braking system... |
1
~ 400 miles |
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2009 toyota highlander. the contact stated that the suspension was loose and the braking system... |
1
~ 400 miles |
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC no previous braking problems experienced. first heard an airy sound when braking then soft brake pedal and then almost complete |
1
~ 44000 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING brand new 2009 toyota highlander defective front o2 sensor made out of ceramic built into all cars in japan then... |
1
~ 200 miles |
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2008 toyota highlander fuel tank damage. consumer states engine check light illuminated and would not accept gas when trying to |
1
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PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES i installed winter tires and wheels with oem tpms and was not able to reset the car to recognize these... |
1
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SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM toyota highlander 2008 limited can be put in reverse with no visible or audible warning that a door is open.... |
1
~ 6000 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Toyota Highlander and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Toyota Highlander to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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FEIPARTS 3PCS Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoi...
- [FEATURE] - FEIPARTS Front Bumper Lip fits Most Cars
- [Improvement of performance] - Improve the visual effect , the sporty front spoiler is the perfect choice , give your car an aggressive racing look creating...
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
- ✔...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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OTUAYAUTO 50PCS Fender Flare Clips - Mol...
- 【Applicable Models】These fender flare clips are compatiable Fit for Toyota Tacoma 2004-on, RAV4 2005-on, Highlander 2009-2010, FJ Cruiser 2006-2010, 4Runner 2002-on
- 【Blue /Orange Size】Blue fit hole diameter 8mm / 0.3inches, stem length 10mm / 0.4inches,...
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beler 4pcs 73cm Universal Car Truck Carb...
- Please confirm whether the size of the product fits your car before buying. Strip size: 73x2.5cm (28.7x0.98inch)
- Material: Carbon fiber rubber
- Carbon fiber soft rubber that is of good quality.
- Protect your car wheel also...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Touren TR60 Matte Black/Machined Ring Wh...
- Matte Black/Machined Ring Finish
- 18x8 Size, 40 Offset
- Formed with a fierce 14-spoke mesh pattern that lets your brake system show through
- Topped off with a matching Touren center cap
- Made from aluminum for weight...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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J2 Engineering Black LN-T7-011-15-BK
- Heavy Duty T6-7075 Forged Aluminum Construction, Anodized Finish
- 25mm Outside Diameter / 50mm Height
- Open End Design, Spline Drive Style Locks
- Comes as a Set of 20 Lock Nuts / 1 Lock Key
- Fits Conical...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
Decals
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iJDMTOY 10-Inch Classic Retro Style Tri-...
- Compatible with all Toyota Tacoma Tundra 4Runner FJ Cruiser RAV4 Hilux Highlander Sequoia Land Cruiser, Also compatible with Lexus GX LX, etc
- 1 piece Size: 10" x 6" (10" x 2" for each color) classic...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...

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